Scanner Original vs Sota Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Scanner Original
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С помощью Сканера можно считывать QR-коды и штрих-коды, электронно проверять билеты и контролировать доступ на мероприятия. Он позволяет: - считывать QR-коды и штрих-коды; - открывать ссылки; - отображать текстовую информацию, скрытую в QR-кодах; - декодировать и отображать информацию, закодированную в штрих-кодах; - сохранять историю сканирований; - мгновенно сканировать QR-коды или вводить номер заказа вручную; - выбирать фронтальную или основную камеру для сканирования; - регулировать яркость камеры и время показа результатов поиска заказа; - интерфейс адаптивен под любое устройство; - подключать билетную систему через идентификатор; - есть возможность раздельного прохода при наличии нескольких билетов в заказе.
Sota Connect
This app provides a secure, encrypted network connection that remains stable even on unreliable public Wi-Fi. It features a simple interface for one-tap connection and disconnect, ensuring enhanced privacy and consistent performance.
- Encrypted connection
- Stable performance on unstable networks
- One-tap connect/disconnect widget
- Automatic endpoint selection
- Clean and intuitive interface
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Sota Connect is a secure connection client that establishes an encrypted session and keeps your connection stable across networks. Our core dynamically adapts to network changes, ensuring consistent performance even on unstable or public Wi-Fi. Key features • Clean and intuitive interface • One-tap connect and disconnect with our widget • Encrypted connection for improved privacy on public networks • Automatic endpoint selection for stable performance Get started • Open the app and sign in using your access key • Tap Connect to start the secure session. • View connection status in the app and use the Home Screen widget for quick connect/disconnect Note: Sota Connect is intended for users who already have an active access key for authentication. Contact Us: https://sotavpn.com/contact Privacy Policy: https://sotavpn.com/privacy-policy Terms Of Service: https://sotavpn.com/terms-of-service
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scanner Original at none against Sota Connect's 2. Sota Connect's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Sota Connect sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Scanner Original asks for nothing beyond the download.
Scanner Original ships an update every 4 months, Sota Connect fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Scanner Original | Sota Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.9 (3K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 97.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 102 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ilia Altshuler | Cat Connect |
In-app purchases
Scanner Original
No in-app purchases
Sota Connect
- Sota Connect — 30 days$3.99
- Sota Connect — 90 days$11.99
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